City of Avenal Water Treatment Plant PLC and SCADA Replacement Project - 225-025 (2026)
City of AvenalCity · Avenal, CA- Due
- Aug 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
- Duration
- 1 months
- Primary contact
- Diego Corvera
- (916) 605-9300
The 30-second brief
City of Avenal is seeking bids for project 225-025, Water Treatment Plant PLC and SCADA Replacement Project. The work involves replacing existing obsolete PLCs at Water Treatment Plants 1 and 2 with Automation Direct Productivity P2-550 controllers, and furnishing/installing a redundant Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA system with historian, alarm notification, I/O rewiring, termination, tagging, RACO alarm dialers, and radio telemetry integration with remote tank sites. Contract time is 30 working days with liquidated damages of $3,600 per day. Requires California Contractor's License Class C-10 (Electrical), DIR registration, City Business License, 10% bid security, and 100% performance and payment bonds. Submission deadline is August 6, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at the City of Avenal Water Treatment Plant.
Bids are required for the entire work described herein and must be submitted on the Bid Proposal forms provided by the City. Each bid must be accompanied by bidder's security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, in the form of cash, a cashier's check or certified check payable to the City of Avenal, or a bidder's bond executed by an admitted surety insurer. The successful bidder must furnish a faithful performance bond and a payment bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, in forms approved by the City. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute securities for funds withheld under the contract. The Contract time is thirty (30) working days. Liquidated damages shall be assessed at $3,600 per day. Each bidder shall possess a valid California Contractor's License in the classification(s) required by the CSLB for the work, including Class C-10 (Electrical) where electrical work is performed, and shall demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of experience installing, programming, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems on operating municipal water treatment or similar critical process facilities, as specified in Section 2.5 of the Specifications. The contractor shall possess a City Business License at the time the contract is awarded. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal or awarded a contract for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and are available at www.dir.ca.gov. Not less than the applicable prevailing wage rates shall be paid to all workers employed on this project. This project is financed by the State Water Resources Control Board under Urgent Drinking Water Needs Funding Agreement No. D2517013 and is subject to the requirements of that agreement. Plans, specifications, and bid documents may be obtained for a NONREFUNDABLE FEE of $100.00 per set from A&M Consulting Engineers, 608 E Center Avenue, Visalia, CA, (559) 429-4747. An additional charge of ten dollars ($10.00) per set will be made for mailing. Technical questions should be directed to Diego Corvera, PE, at (916) 605-9300 or [email protected].
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Summary
City of Avenal is seeking bids for project 225-025, Water Treatment Plant PLC and SCADA Replacement Project.
The work involves replacing existing obsolete PLCs at Water Treatment Plants 1 and 2 with Automation Direct Productivity P2-550 controllers, and furnishing/installing a redundant Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA system with historian, alarm notification, I/O rewiring, termination, tagging, RACO alarm dialers, and radio telemetry integration with remote tank sites. Contract time is 30 working days with liquidated damages of $3,600 per day. Requires California Contractor's License Class C-10 (Electrical), DIR registration, City Business License, 10% bid security, and 100% performance and payment bonds. Submission deadline is August 6, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at the City of Avenal Water Treatment Plant.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Bids are required for the entire work described herein and must be submitted on the Bid Proposal forms provided by the City. Each bid must be accompanied by bidder's security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, in the form of cash, a cashier's check or certified check payable to the City of Avenal, or a bidder's bond executed by an admitted surety insurer. The successful bidder must furnish a faithful performance bond and a payment bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, in forms approved by the City. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, the successful bidder may substitute securities for funds withheld under the contract. The Contract time is thirty (30) working days. Liquidated damages shall be assessed at $3,600 per day. Each bidder shall possess a valid California Contractor's License in the classification(s) required by the CSLB for the work, including Class C-10 (Electrical) where electrical work is performed, and shall demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of experience installing, programming, and commissioning PLC and SCADA systems on operating municipal water treatment or similar critical process facilities, as specified in Section 2.5 of the Specifications. The contractor shall possess a City Business License at the time the contract is awarded. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal or awarded a contract for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations and are available at www.dir.ca.gov. Not less than the applicable prevailing wage rates shall be paid to all workers employed on this project. This project is financed by the State Water Resources Control Board under Urgent Drinking Water Needs Funding Agreement No. D2517013 and is subject to the requirements of that agreement. Plans, specifications, and bid documents may be obtained for a NONREFUNDABLE FEE of $100.00 per set from A&M Consulting Engineers, 608 E Center Avenue, Visalia, CA, (559) 429-4747. An additional charge of ten dollars ($10.00) per set will be made for mailing. Technical questions should be directed to Diego Corvera, PE, at (916) 605-9300 or [email protected].
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
- Submit to
- https://www.cityofavenal.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=19&PRINT=YES
- Scope location
- Avenal, CA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Avenal?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.cityofavenal.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=19&PRINT=YES. For questions, contact Diego Corvera.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Avenal in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Diego Corvera at (916) 605-9300. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bids are required for the entire work described herein and must be submitted on the Bid Proposal forms provided by the City. Each bid must be accompanied by bidder's security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, in the form of cash, a cashier's check or certified check payable to th. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Avenal?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Avenal are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Avenal regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Proposal forms, bidder's security (10% of amount bid), faithful performance bond (100%), payment bond (100%). Review the full document from City of Avenal for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Avenal, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.